US Bridges

Wilkinson Road over Upham Brook

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · 0.72 N of Azalea Ave. · Structure no. 000000000009661

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,122
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilkinson Road over Upham Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Wilkinson Road over Upham Brook in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 71 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,122 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,826 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWilkinson Road
CrossesUpham Brook
Location0.72 N of Azalea Ave.
RouteCounty Highway 75940
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.61328, -77.42411
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,122 (2022)
Projected traffic6,826 by 2045
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$137.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilkinson Road over Upham Brook built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Wilkinson Road over Upham Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Wilkinson Road over Upham Brook carry?

About 6,122 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Wilkinson Road over Upham Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Wilkinson Road over Upham Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.